Unless otherwise noted, the following statements apply to all ELEMNT GPS computers, including ELEMNT, BOLT v1, BOLT v2, ROAM v1, and ROAM v2.
Mount an ELEMNT computer on a bicycle
Button controls for ELEMNT computers
- Turn the ELEMNT, BOLT, or ROAM on by holding the power button on the left side of the unit.
- See Button controls for ELEMNT, BOLT, and ROAM for explanations of the computer's button functions.
Charge an ELEMNT computer
Use a wall charger / adapter, or a powered USB port to charge the computer.
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a wall charger/adapter
- 5 volt, 2+ amp
- ideally a non-Apple charger
- a powered USB port
Do not charge if there is moisture or debris in the charger cable or charging port in the ELEMNT computer. Doing so risks damage to the charging cable and/or computer.
Pair an ELEMNT computer to the ELEMNT app
ELEMNT computers use the ELEMNT app for iOS or Android to set up and customize various settings, features, and connections to third party apps/services. Functionality is extremely limited without it.
- See Pair an ELEMNT, BOLT, or ROAM to the ELEMNT companion app
- To remove an ELEMNT computer, see Forget / unpair an ELEMNT, BOLT, or ROAM from the ELEMNT app / phone
Connect an ELEMNT computer to Wi-Fi
ELEMNT, BOLT, and ROAM all require a direct internet-connected Wi-Fi connection for automatic workout uploads, firmware updates, route or map downloads, Strava Live Segment synchronization and other internet-enabled features
- See Connect ELEMNT to Wi-Fi for how to connect an ELEMNT, BOLT, or ROAM to Wi-Fi.
- See Wireless Connectivity for ELEMNT, BOLT, and ROAM to understand data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity requirements by feature.
Update ELEMNT computer firmware
Once paired to a local Wi-Fi network, you can initiate a firmware update on the ELEMNT computer itself. Maintaining current firmware is the best way to ensure the computer is functioning as designed.
For the steps for manual firmware updates,
The computer will also automatically do a Wi-Fi check and download any available firmware updates on computer warm up (if in range of a saved Wi-Fi network). Updates will be installed automatically as the computer is shutting down (to prevent delaying use on start up).
Add, update, or delete Maps on an ELEMNT computer
Up to date local maps are required for proper navigation functions. Local maps will need to be updated periodically for full navigation functionality. Some computers lack space to store all of the world's maps simultaneously, and so some unused maps from a place far from you may need to be deleted to make room. All maps can always be re-downloaded later for free.
Pair a sensor to an ELEMNT computer
ELEMNT GPS computers track speed and distance via the onboard GPS receiver, as well as elevation and temperature using the onboard barometric altimeter, for more precise and consistent speed readings in more challenging GPS environments, pair a speed speed sensor, or various other sensors or accessories (heart rate monitor, power meter, ANT+ radar) for extended data gathering and functionality.
- See Pair a sensor to an ELEMNT computer for how to pair all sensors, trainers, or other accessories to an ELEMNT, BOLT, or ROAM.
Customize pages on an ELEMNT computer
Most pages (screens) of ELEMNT GPS computers contain customizable data fields, meaning that data fields can be added, changed, moved, or removed.
Authorize a third party app for route or planned workout syncing or completed ride sharing
ELEMNT, BOLT, and ROAM have the ability to [1] import routes or structured workout plans and [2] share completed ride data with various third party apps / services (like Komoot, RideWithGPS, Strava, TrainingPeaks, and others). In order to enable these functions, you need to connect the third party service to your
LED and sound functions of ELEMNT computers
ELEMNT, BOLT, and ROAM use top and side LEDs and basic sounds to alert you for navigation, notifications, and other uses.
Call, text, and email alerts on an ELEMNT computer
Provided your ELEMNT GPS computer is actively connected to the ELEMNT app, your phone can forward call, text and email
Custom alerts on an ELEMNT computer
How to use an ELEMNT, BOLT, or ROAM
For details on how to use an ELEMNT GPS computer to record and share a ride, use specific sensor or accessory types, or use other expanded features: